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How to Secure Top Graduate Fellowships: Rhodes, Truman, Knight-Hennessy & More!
Curious about how to earn prestigious fellowships like Rhodes, Marshall, Schwarzman, Knight-Hennessy, and others? In this session, coaches Machmud M. and Claire R.—both Knight-Hennessy Scholars themselves—will share what it takes to stand out in highly competitive selection processes. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling personal narrative, choose and prepare strong recommenders, approach essay prompts, and succeed in interviews, all while highlighting leadership, impact, and academic excellence. Whether you’re exploring opportunities for graduate study abroad, pursuing a master’s in the U.S., or looking to expand your academic and professional horizons, this session will give you clear strategies and practical tools to strengthen your application. With proven frameworks and insights from past awardees, you’ll walk away ready to approach fellowship applications with confidence.
Statement of Purpose Essay Checklist
Don’t hit submit until you’ve checked every box on this list. Following these steps will help you ensure your essay is flawless and focused.
The Difference Between the PS and the SoP
Is your application essay confusing adcoms? Get a clear, concrete breakdown of what each essay requires so you don't accidentally write a personal statement for your SoP.
Stanford & MIT Essay: Engineering for Global Impact
A powerful story of building a biodigester in Costa Rica and discovering a lifelong passion for sustainable engineering and social equity.
Master's Applications: School Selection Strategy
An overview of which schools to apply to for Master's programs.
Strategies for Crushing the New HBS Essays
The Harvard Business School essays have changed—and so has the strategy you’ll need to stand out. In this workshop, Leland coach Andy P. will walk you through proven approaches for tackling the new prompts with clarity and impact. You’ll learn how to identify the stories that best showcase your leadership, values, and potential, while avoiding common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications. Andy will also share practical tips for structuring your essays, weaving a cohesive narrative across your application, and highlighting the qualities HBS is really looking for. Whether you’re just getting started or refining a draft, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to make your essays rise to the top.
Recommendation Letter Request: Sample & Pro Tips
See a sample recommendation letter request that gets results. Learn how to ask effectively for powerful endorsements!
The Amy Approach: Navigating the Grad School Search
Graduate school is an exciting opportunity to deepen your knowledge, build your expertise, and shape your career path. This guide breaks the process down into clear, manageable steps.
Personal Statements: A Guide to Getting Started
In this quick guide, you'll find top tips and guidelines on how to get started writing your personal statements for your graduate school applications.
Graduate Admissions Committee Structure & Roles
Stop guessing how your application is reviewed. Understand the structure, hierarchy, and roles of the graduate admissions committee to strategically frame your candidacy.
Building Your School List
A tool for filtering and organizing your master’s program targets. Use this list framework to assess fit and maximize your admissions chances.
School List Development Guide
A step-by-step guide to developing a balanced and compelling school list for any master’s program. Learn how to categorize, research, and narrow your options strategically.
Master's Application Timeline & Checklist
Never miss a deadline again. Download the essential timeline and checklist used by successful applicants to manage all phases of their graduate school applications.
Inside the Grad Admissions Office from ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee Member
An ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee member reveals the unwritten rules of application review. Learn exactly what adcoms discuss and look for in a candidate.
UIUC Statement of Purpose: Controls for Sustainable Energy
A mechanical engineering student's compelling statement of purpose for UIUC, detailing her passion for controls and sustainable energy research.
Lauder MA Essay Example: Research Question
Explore a strong example of the Lauder MA essay, focusing on proposed research questions for the required academic thesis
Lauder MA Essay Example: Why This Program?
See a strong example of the Lauder MBA essay, discussing motivations for applying and chosen program of concentration.
